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Read interviews with publishers, authors and illustrators, find out what IBBY UK members have been up to in our blog or read our reports on IBBY UK activities.

Fatima Sharafeddine: Lebanese writer and HCAA nominee
Coming from a place of conflict, Fatima Sharafeddine responds to the dark side of the world with her creativity entwined with kindness and empathy, conveying her message with simple yet impactful stories

Xiong Liang: Chinese Illustrator
Through themes of traditional folklore and nature as well as classical freehand ink wash painting, Xiong Liang reinterprets and deconstructs traditional Chinese themes from modern perspectives.

Slowing Down to Find Magic in Viewing: The Poetics of Kestutis Kasparavicius’ Illustrations
Books can read us too, claims Kestutis Kasparavičius, the established Lithuanian illustrator whose creativity has been recognized worldwide.

The Immersive World of Suzy Lee
Well-crafted visual narratives are home to resonant and eloquent silences, where the suspension of the verbal allows for unfettered access into pictorial spaces, in Suzy Lee’s picture books.

‘All I can do is keep telling stories’ – The remarkable realities of Marcus Sedgwick
Marcus Sedgwick challenges young readers by depicting darker realities of human existence and instigating their inquisitiveness regarding art, science, and philosophy.

Linda Wolfsgruber: A Multi-talented Illustrator
When Linda Wolfsgruber creates a book, she invents something truly special, unexpected, and remarkable.

The Versatility of Sylvia Weve
Whether with a felt-tip pen, paintbrush, or digital software – or sometimes combining them – Sylvia Weve has been a consistent force in the children’s book world in the Netherlands.

Sinan Hallak’s Illustrations: A School Book’s Endless Metamorphosis
Sinan Hallak’s illustrations are child-empowering works that suggest alternative spheres where the child's size, strength and power is far greater than reality.

Elena Odriozola: Crossover illustrator, Latin-American connections
Elena Odriozola is a crossover illustrator who blurs the boundaries between content for children and adults but also between continents, thanks to her easily recognizable style, with her iconic characters as well as its minimalistic, subtle, and naturalistic essence.

The Work of Annika Thor: Relatable, Entertaining and Brimming with Enthusiasm
Vibrant, childlike and mischievous! Let’s step into the nonsense and playful imaginary world created by Japanese picturebook master Arai Ryoji.

Arai Ryoji: Seeing the World from Innocent Eyes
Vibrant, childlike and mischievous! Let’s step into the nonsense and playful imaginary world created by Japanese picturebook master Arai Ryoji.

Beatrice Alemagna: HCAA Nominee
Expressiveness and freedom are both attributes present in Beatrice Alemagna’s artistic work.